Payroll Associate

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

What This Position is All About:

• Perform state/federal tax calculations & payments, reports, month-end journals, and GL reconciliations

• Day-to-day contact with the onshore payroll teams for payroll processing activities

 
Who You Are:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Aptitude to learn concepts and new tasks quickly

• Meticulous, detail-oriented and top-notch accuracy in completion of work Unwavering first-rate customer service

• Personable, courteous, can-do attitude

• Excellent team spirit, supportive of team mates, with flexible attitude is imperative

• Work well under pressure

• Self-driven with personal initiative

• Able to work independently with little supervision

 
You Also Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance (Full-time)

• Financial aptitude with minimum 2-4 years of work experience in Corporate Finance with MNCs/GICs, with preference to Retail industry and minimum 6 months experience with North American payroll

• Experience Workday payroll platform

• Prior experience in US/Canada payroll will be preferred

As The Associate, Payroll Processing, You Will:

• Ensure adherence to Payroll and HR policies, internal control and audit requirements, and service standards at all times.

• Ensure all required period end close activities are completed according to the close schedule.

• Review accounting entries / month end account reconciliations as part of period end close activities.

• Responsible for managing payroll inquiries via tickets & mailboxes

Your Life and Career at Saks Global:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact a recruiter.